amenyo

How to say it

Meaning

the hard white structures in the mouth used for biting and chewing, teeth.

Good to know

plural of iryinyo (ama- class); irregular noun.

Examples

• Amenyo y'umwana araza avuka.The child's teeth are coming in.
• Warasize amenyo yawe kabiri ku munsi?Do you brush your teeth twice a day?
• Nta menyo agimba mu kanwa kiwe uyu musi.None of his teeth hurt in his mouth today.
• Umuganga w'amenyo azosuzuma amenyo y'abanyeshure.The dentist will examine the students' teeth.

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